My name is Ashley Medina, and I am an educator with an interest in local and state government policy. My career in education began with Teach for America - Oklahoma, where I sought opportunities to grow as a policy researcher as well as an educator. 

At Rutgers' Newark School of Public Affairs and Administration, I focused on human resource management in public education, including teacher training, recruitment, onboarding, and professional development. In conjunction, I studied state and local policies and their role in education funding, teacher certifications, and educator salaries.

When we create systems that invest in the continuous growth of educators and other public servants, we enhance their ability to serve effectively. Ultimately, well-prepared public servants lead to stronger, more equitable public services that better meet the needs of all communities.